Graft anchoring device

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2005-03-28

2009-02-17

Ho, (Jackie) Tan-Uyen T. (Department: 3773)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture retaining means

Reexamination Certificate

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07491217

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for anchoring a graft segment to a fixed structure in-vivo includes a sleeve member having one or more suture channels extending axially therethrough and an axial opening extending adjacent to the one or more suture channels from a first end of the sleeve member. The apparatus further includes a plug member that is configured for mating engagement within the axial opening of the sleeve member, with such engagement compressing the one or more suture channels to frictionally secure a respective graft suture therein.

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